Overall 8.7 Graphics 7 Sound 7 Addictive 7 Story 6 Depth 8 Difficulty 7
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Final Fight 2 G789
Final Fight 2 was released on SNES by Capcom in 1993. It is a direct sequel to Final Fight and is an entry in the franchise that help characterizes the Beat 'em Up genre in an era where these kinds of games were much more prevalent. The controls are the same as the first game where characters can attack, jump, use or use a special move across 6 stages. The main difference in the sequel is the change in character
selection (don't worry, Haggar is still there), but best of all, there is now a 2-player option so you and a friend can team up and fight crime.
Graphics: 7The visuals of the game are very similar to that of the first Final Fight. I found the graphics were also reminiscent of Street Fighter 2, but it's no surprise as Capcom created them all. In other words, the graphics are good and don't interfere with the gameplay.
Sound: 7There are a number of circulating themes that are interspersed throughout different segments of levels. The music is appropriate in capturing the situation of the game at that point in time. To be honest though, I found some of the tracks to be repetitive. As I type, I'm able to recall some of the themes readily, but the soundtrack is not the kind of masterpiece that will make the hairs on your body stand. I actually preferred the music from the first game over this one.
Addictiveness: 7Final Fight 2 does not feature passwords or a save system. However, this is not necessary as the entire game can be completed in little over an hour. There is always fighting and action to be had at a constant pace and each segment flows easily into the next. As the player, you just want to keep advancing and beating up more bad guys. Sometimes, I couldn't even tell an hour or so had passed in the process of playing this. Otherwise, Final Fight 2 isn't the most addicting.
Story: 6The events of the game are pretty straightforward. Story spoilers below:
Mike Haggar recently thwarted the Mad Gear (organized crime) gang in Metro City in the last game. Now, he is the mayor of the city, and the gang has re-assembled. The Mad Gear gang have kidnapped Guy's fiancee, Rena, along with her father and sensei. Guy is away on training, but Rena's sister, Maki, has reached out to Haggar for help. Haggar, his friend Carlos, and Maki must beat up everybody in the gang.
As for the ending, it's quite predictable and anti-climactic. After traveling around the world beating each boss, the captives are rescued and everybody lives happily ever after, presumably. There are a couple of scenes and dialogue, but the prior sentence mostly captures the spirit of the exchange. Of note, the game must be completed on Expert to get the full ending. While the story isn't strong, this game is intended to be enjoyed for its actual gameplay.
Depth: 8There are 6 levels that must be traversed and 3 characters to play as. Each character plays mostly the same. Though the exact attacks and sequences may differ, the damage is the same for everyone. However, playing as Maki is a little more difficult as the finishing move in her main combo is an automatic straight-up-in-the-air jump kick leaving her vulnerable as she lands. Haggar can deal the most damage because of his spinning pile driver, much easier to do here than in Street Fighter 2.
For first time players, the difficulty level determines how much of the ending is revealed with more scenes and dialogue being revealed until the full ending is shown at the end of Expert mode. There are no warps or tricks to skip parts or entire levels, but there are some hidden items that can be picked up. In general, it's best to check for these by walking down in an area where the foreground obscures the floor. There are several 1-ups that can be found like this, as well as in invincibility. I appreciated how 1-ups were labeled as “Guy” with a small portrait of that character.
Difficulty: 7There are parts where the player can be quickly overwhelmed. Often times this happens at certain bosses, or events where certain enemies throw molotov cocktails. After playing through the game at least once, you come to know when these events happen and can plan around it. Otherwise, it's typical for the player to lose all of their lives at least once. Fortunately, there are a couple of continues. Character
selection doesn't affect difficulty too much, but subtle differences exist as described in the previous section. As difficulty increases, the enemies have an increase in their health (especially bosses), and are a little more numerous.
For the bosses, not too many are particularly tough. The main feature that stands out is that they have special attacks, and punish you for punching while standing over their body waiting to get up. While they're mostly just stronger enemies, there is one boss in particular that I found would always do insane damage to me and grab me for throws whenever I got too close. Luckily, that boss happens to have relatively low health. The best way to decrease the difficulty is to team up with a friend. In fact, I find 2 player co-op to be the best part about playing any Beat 'em Up game. Not only can somebody else fight enemies and divert their attention, but losing all your lives in this mode doesn't reset that segment of the level. It should be noted, however, that there is friendly fire; you and your buddy can attack each other. Actually, this was sometimes the other best part of playing Final Fight 2.
Overall: 7Final Fight 2, as well as most other Beat 'em Ups are meant to be played for the gameplay they provide. The graphics are decent, the sound is adequate, and story takes a major back seat, but the game is a fun enough ride where this doesn't really detract from my playthrough experience. While I actually preferred the single player of the first Final Fight over this one, the fact that this game has co-op mode really saves it. I've had hours of fun teaming up with a friend to beat up foes from across the world. Whether you have a friend to join you or not, I recommend anyone to play Final Fight 2, especially if you are a fan of Beat 'em Up games.
Graphics 7 Sound 7 Addictive 7 Story 6 Depth 8 Difficulty 7
Review Rating: 4.3/5
Submitted: 05-04-15
Updated: 05-04-15
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